For individuals experiencing chronic diseases, mental health issues may arise throughout their illness. Getting the diagnosis of a chronic illness can be devastating, confusing, and scary.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions take many forms for patients dealing with chronic diseases. Counseling can include support groups, where people can interact with others going through the same thing. It also may include psychoeducation, where therapists help people learn more about anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue they may be experiencing. And traditional talk therapy is an option where counselors engage with patients and help them work through emotions.
People with chronic diseases may experience daily pain or discomfort, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Counseling for chronic disease management addresses each person’s unique situation and considers the details of their experience. Techniques therapists could use include mindfulness practices to manage anxiety and pain, examining thought processes that may be unhelpful to mental health and physical recovery, or family therapy to help the family process the changes.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Chronic Disease and Illness Management
Hello! My name is Dr. Laine Davis. I am a Florida psychologist and completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at Carlos Albizu University in Miami. I offer individual therapy to support people with anxiety, depression, relational concerns, illness, and adjustment issues. I work with with adults, adolescents and people with health issues. To accomplish meaningful change, I take a collaborativ...
It is okay to not be okay! Whether it be depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma or life transitions, we can create a space for healing to begin. As a therapist, my goals are to have a space of nonjudgement to help you feel supported, heard and validated. Through demonstrating compassion and helping you develop self-compassion, I hope to help people find a happier and more fulfilling life. To do...
I am Dr. Kathleen Phelan, private practitioner at Journeys Counseling Center in Lubbock, Texas. I serve a very diverse clientele; those with severe, psychiatric conditions, as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual health concerns. My primary practice is with adults and couples, with occasional interventions for children involved in crisis. Whether you’re struggling to overcome difficulties...
I consider it an honor to work in a healing profession, and I seek to treat people as such. I offer counseling services for adults, seniors, families, and children. I provide detailed diagnostic and therapeutic services with patience, competence, and compassion. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and approved license supervisor in the state of New Mexico. My therapy services include treatme...
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on taking your first step to living the life you want. I am a licensed clinical social worker with almost 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I am here to help you achieve your goals using a strengths-based and goal oriented approach. I am here to listen and empathize while providing you with guidance to achieve the goals that a...
I offer support to individuals in their process of cultivating insight, deepening self-awareness and making purposeful change. With openness and compassion, we will explore inner emotional experiences, thought processes and relational patterns. I strive to support my clients in living in accordance with their most wise, easeful and connected selves. Through a deep commitment to look within, I...
We can all use someone to talk to, someone who will listen and someone to act as a guide through tough times. Often, problems in one area of life can affect many other areas, and can feel overwhelming. Coping mechanisms that served you well in the past may no longer work, yet are ingrained, unconscious and difficult to change. You are not alone and you can bring about positive change! I look...
How would life look differently if you could overcome or change certain aspects? Maybe you'd feel less anxiety or feel more purposeful each day. Your relationships would improve and you'd feel better about yourself. You'd feel more balanced and at peace. You want to feel understood and free from judgment. Whether your goals are geared toward self-improvement, recovering from deep-seated issues,...
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals or of feeling a sense of joy? How do you want this day to unfold? My goal is to create a safe space to work together to deepen our understanding of the places where you are struggling right now and to uncover your strengths. I believe that you already have what you need inside of you. I am a warm and compassionate listener and I can offer evidenc...
[*NOT* accepting new clients] Sometimes you trudge robotically, against the current, just going through the motions of life. We all have these moments, but when they're affecting you so deeply and you feel as if you have nowhere to turn, that is where I can help. No matter how large, small, chronic, or problematic the issue is, my purpose is to help you navigate those waters. Life throws you cu...
I specialize in helping adults and elders work their way through difficult life adjustments. It can be very difficult to see your parents age, and it can be hard to be the parent that is aging. There are always many complex decisions to be made. Divorce, retirement, moving, isolation, and grief are some of the more difficult transitions. Whether suffering from loneliness, depression, anxiety,...
Hello! I am Jenny, a licensed professional counselor that thoroughly enjoys working with people that have a desire to grow and work toward their goals. Using a compassion and client-focused approach, I work with clients in all walks of life, going through a variety of challenges. Therapy is a relationship that involves effort from both client and therapist, and I work with my clients every step...
Often we strive to lead more fulfilling lives and yet find we are using the same "tools" that created unsatisfying relationships, stress, anxiety and self-esteem challenges. Let me support you in uncovering the "roots" of these patterns by applying evidence-based tools to develop a greater sense of self-esteem, satisfaction in relationships and a fulfilling work-life balance. As a private pract...
Therapy offers a new way of being in one’s own skin. There is no other experience quite like it—two people in deep inquiry into how you can move through the world in the way you most want. I’ll companion you in thinking and feeling our way through the inner thickets of what most confounds you. We’ll clarify what’s most important to you in this life, understand exactly how you get stuck, and loc...
